Heavy and light loads
WARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. It may
then not be possible to stop the vehicle in
sufficient time to avoid an accident.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but drive on for a short while. This allows the airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
See also:
Parking brake
If you drive on wet roads or dirt-covered surfaces, road salt and/or dirt could
get into the parking brake.
In order to prevent corrosion and a reduction in the braking power of the parking
brake ...
The suspension: a proven design in a new guise
As on the E-Class, the front suspension takes the form of a 3-link front axle
with McPherson struts, which has been especially modified for the new CLS. The
key feature of this modified suspension ...
Vehicle operation outside the USA and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
• service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
• unleaded fuel for vehicles with a ca ...